Project Manager / IT Project Coordinator - 26-00525

Job Title: Project Manager / IT Project Coordinator

Location: Paramus, NJ

Duration: 11-Month Contract

Role Overview

The IT Project Coordinator / Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing internal information systems projects from initiation through successful delivery. This role supports IT initiatives such as infrastructure upgrades, application deployments, hardware rollouts, and process improvement efforts, working closely with cross-functional technical and business teams.

Projects are typically limited in scope and complexity, and the role operates under the guidance of a senior project or program manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute IT projects from initiation through completion

• Gather and define project requirements; perform feasibility and impact assessments

• Develop detailed project plans including timelines, milestones, and dependencies

• Coordinate cross-functional efforts between IT teams, internal stakeholders, and business partners

• Manage day-to-day implementation activities including:

  • Resource allocation and task assignments

  • Progress tracking and status reporting

  • Risk and issue identification, escalation, and mitigation

  • Change control management

• Support testing, documentation, training, and deployment activities

• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within established budget constraints

• Maintain project documentation and reporting artifacts

• Facilitate meetings, status reviews, and stakeholder communications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or equivalent professional experience

• Project management certifications preferred (e.g., PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2, ITIL, Agile/Scrum)

Experience Requirements

• Experience managing IT projects, system implementations, deployments, or technology rollouts

• Familiarity with infrastructure, application, or enterprise systems projects

Soft Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent time management and organizational abilities

• Effective meeting facilitation and stakeholder coordination

• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a structured project environment

Tools & Technologies

Experience with project management and collaboration tools such as:

• Jira

• Microsoft Project

• ServiceNow

• Confluence

• SharePoint

• Trello

• Asana

• Smartsheet